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Truckboy · 07-24-2002, 09:52 AM

Okay, I got the motor mount loose, the engine tilted old plug fell right out. Cool. Put in the new soft plug. Tightened it up, put water in the radiator. Checked for leaks. NOthing. Cool. Lowered the engine. hopped in the truck. Fired her up. Hear water running. NOt Cool. Looked under engine. Other side plug blew out. Had a beer, went to bed.
Seriously, thanks for the advice on how to do this. Second one should go a little easier. Thanks.

junkyardjohn · 07-24-2002, 10:03 AM

IF ONE FREEZE PLUG IS ROTTED, CHANCES ARE, THE REST AREN'T IN VERY GOOD SHAPE EITHER. WHILE YOU GOT THE MOTOR OUT, WHY NOT JUST REPLACE THEM ALL?? INCLUDING THE TWO BETWEEN THE MOTOR & TRANS. I WOULD SUGJEST USING BRASS PLUGS, SO THEY WON'T RUST. ( THEY'RE $13 INSTEAD OF $9)

Truckboy · 07-24-2002, 10:38 AM

See, the motor isnt out now. Tranny is hooked up and everything. I think I'll just take it all apart and start at ground zero.
I was hoping to not have to do this. On the plus side, I did find a '68 3/4 ton Stepside Longbox. I was on vacation and went by a junkyard (not gonna tell you where

Got the whole truck for 100 bucks!!!! My wife was ecstatic. Great souvenir.

O'l Buck · 07-25-2002, 03:53 AM

congratulations on the new addition to your family!!!!......and good luck with the soft plugs

07-24-2002, 09:52 AM	#1
Truckboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 251	Freize plugs Okay, I got the motor mount loose, the engine tilted old plug fell right out. Cool. Put in the new soft plug. Tightened it up, put water in the radiator. Checked for leaks. NOthing. Cool. Lowered the engine. hopped in the truck. Fired her up. Hear water running. NOt Cool. Looked under engine. Other side plug blew out. Had a beer, went to bed. Seriously, thanks for the advice on how to do this. Second one should go a little easier. Thanks. __________________ 70 c-10 72 c-20 85 Custom 1/2 ton (Former construction truck with 247,000 miles)

07-24-2002, 10:03 AM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	IF ONE FREEZE PLUG IS ROTTED, CHANCES ARE, THE REST AREN'T IN VERY GOOD SHAPE EITHER. WHILE YOU GOT THE MOTOR OUT, WHY NOT JUST REPLACE THEM ALL?? INCLUDING THE TWO BETWEEN THE MOTOR & TRANS. I WOULD SUGJEST USING BRASS PLUGS, SO THEY WON'T RUST. ( THEY'RE $13 INSTEAD OF $9) __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-24-2002, 10:38 AM	#3
Truckboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 251	I know See, the motor isnt out now. Tranny is hooked up and everything. I think I'll just take it all apart and start at ground zero. I was hoping to not have to do this. On the plus side, I did find a '68 3/4 ton Stepside Longbox. I was on vacation and went by a junkyard (not gonna tell you where Got the whole truck for 100 bucks!!!! My wife was ecstatic. Great souvenir. __________________ 70 c-10 72 c-20 85 Custom 1/2 ton (Former construction truck with 247,000 miles)

07-25-2002, 03:53 AM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	congratulations on the new addition to your family!!!!......and good luck with the soft plugs __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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